Religion Teacher/Catechist Certification Program and Adult Faith Studies
The office offers stimulating classes for teachers, parish catechists, diaconate aspirants and any adult who would like to expand their knowledge of the Catholic faith — everyone is welcome to attend any course/workshop! The courses are separated into two categories for catechists: Certification courses and Maintenance Courses. Every course is open to all!
*Walk-ins accepted, but preregistration is encouraged.
Certification Courses
There is a basic, general and advanced level of certification for religion teachers in the Diocese of Covington. At the recommended rate of two courses per year, an individual should reach the advanced level of certification within a six-year period.
Praying All Ways - Jan. 25 and Feb. 1
Praying All Ways – Taught by Rosanne Thomas
Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell
Using Arts in Faith Formation - Feb. 8 and 15
Using Arts in Faith Formation – Taught by Rosanne Thomas
Feb. 8, and 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell
Liturgy and Rites - Feb. 22, 29 and March 7
Liturgy and Rites – taught by Father Dan Schomaker
Feb. 22, 29 and March 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Augustine School gymnasium, Covington
Introduction to Scripture - Feb. 29
Introduction to Scripture – Taught by Father Andrew Young
Feb. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curia building, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium
Introduction to Catholic Spirituality - March 14 and 21
Introduction to Catholic Spirituality – Taught by Claire Therese
March 14 and 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Mary Church, Alexandria
Old and New Testaments - June 15 through 16
Old and New Testaments – Taught by Father Timothy Schehr
June 15-16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Sacraments - June 15 through 18
Sacraments – Taught by Father Daniel Schomaker
June 15-18, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Basic Beliefs - June 18 through 19
Basic Beliefs – Taught by Father Michael Barth
June 18-19, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Justice and Peace - June 15 through 17
Justice and Peace (Catholic Social Teaching) – Taught by David Cooley, Co-director of Catechesis and Evangelization
June 15-17, 1 to 3 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Introduction to Catholic Spirituality - June 15 through 18
Introduction to Catholic Spirituality – Taught by Brad Torline, Associate Director, Catechesis and Evangelization
June 15-18, 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Introduction to Scripture - June 17
Introduction to Scripture – Taught by Father Timothy Schehr
June 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Church History - June 15 through 18
Church History – Taught by Isaak A. Isaak, Co-director, Catechesis and Evangelization
June 15-18, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Catechetical Process - June 19
Catechetical Process – Taught by Father Andrew Young
June 19, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Church: Vision, Mission, Ministry - June 15 through 18
Church: Vision, Mission, Ministry (Ecclesiology) – Taught by Isaak A. Isaak, Co-director, Catechesis and Evangelization
June 15-18, 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Maintenance Courses
Once an individual has completed the advanced level of certification, he or she must complete 30 hours of maintenance every three years.
Bioethics - March 7 and 14
Bioethics – Taught by Father Ray Enzweiler
March 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curia building, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium
Eschatology: The Last Things - June 15 through 17
Eschatology: The Last Things – Taught by Father Michael Barth
June 15 -17, 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Theology of the Body - June 15 through 18
Theology of the Body – Taught by Father Raymond Enzweiler
June 15 -18, 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Diocesan RCIA workshop: Implementing RCIA in the Parish - June 15 through 16
Diocesan RCIA workshop: Implementing RCIA in the Parish – led by Vicki Klocke, Adult Formation and RCIA coordinator, St. Joseph Parish, Cold Spring
June 15 -16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
The Mass as Prayer - June 16 through 18
The Mass as Prayer – Taught by Deacon Jerry Franzen
June 16 -18, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
Mariology - June 17 through 18
Mariology – Taught by Msgr. William Cleves
June 17 -18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Pius X School, Edgewood, Ky.
The Department of Catechesis and Faith Formation is sponsoring workshops on books of the Bible, presented by Father Timothy P. Schehr.